A wider-than-expected waistline can be more than cosmetic — it may signal metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome includes:
• Increased waist circumference
• High triglycerides
• Low HDL
• Elevated blood pressure
• Elevated fasting glucose
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Heart disease symptoms in South Asian men and women can be subtle — and different from the “classic” textbook presentation.
There has to be greater awareness in the medical system.
#SouthAsianHealth #HeartHealth #MetabolicHealth @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
South Asians develop diabetes, heart disease, and heart attacks at younger ages — and often at lower body weights — than other populations.
It’s biology, body composition, and metabolic differences that many people don’t talk about enough.
#HeartHealth @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
A new season of the Avaaz Health podcast drops on Monday. We tackle the latest scientific information on GLP-1’s, menopause and more. Listen in starting March 2 #WomensHealth #menopause #GLP1 #healthpodcast #fyp @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
Around menopause many women face a higher risk of hypertension due to hormonal shifts, sleep changes, and stress. In this episode, we share why it happens and how to protect your heart health through midlife. Listen now on the Avaaz Podcast.
#Hypertension @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
Hypertension is known as the silent killer-often with no symptoms, yet it can quietly affect your overall health.
In this episode, we break down what high blood pressure means, why it matters, and how to protect your health.
Listen on the Avaaz Podcast.
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We’re revisiting our earlier episode on the Superwoman phenomenon through the lens of South Asian women. It’s the pressure to excel, care for everyone, uphold family expectations, yet it leaves us still feeling like never enough.
#SuperwomanPhenomenon @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Trying to do it all isn’t a personality trait, it’s a survival skill many South Asian women were taught.
In this episode, we talk about what it really costs to carry everything, all the time and what it might look like to choose rest. #superwoman @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Horrific and heartbreaking for not only this tight-knit community but all of Canada. Thinking of the first responders too.
Does PCOS affect fertility?
What does that actually mean for your body?
PCOS can influence cycles and ovulation, but everyone’s experience is different.
🎙️ Listen to the full conversation on the Avaaz Health Podcast.
#PCOS #WomensHealth #SouthAsianHealth
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PCOS isn’t just one symptom. It can affect your period, your skin your hair and so many other changes you may have noticed in your body.
🎙️ Listen to the full conversation on the Avaaz Health Podcast. #PCOS #southasianheath #womenshealth @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
When parents start needing care, the questions get heavy.
Do we bring them or keep them in our homes to live — or choose an independent or assisted care facility?
There’s no single “right” answer.
#SandwichGeneration #ElderCare #CaregiverSupport @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Caring for aging parents and supporting kids at the same time?
Welcome to the sandwich generation — stretched emotionally, financially, and mentally.
We’re revisiting this topic because it’s a reality for so many right now.
#SandwichGeneration #fyp @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Alcohol use in women creates more health risks than it does in men. Find out why when you listen to the full Alcohol Use Disorder episode at Avaaz Health, wherever you get your podcasts.
#alcoholusedisorder #MedicalPodcast #southasianheath
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Happy New Year! This week we're throwing it back to our 2023 podcast episode on alcohol use disorder. Listen to the full episode at Avaaz Health wherever you get your podcasts.
#alcoholusedisorder #MedicalPodcast #southasianheath
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A Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST) helps your healthcare provider understand how aggressive or conservative you want your care to be. This is how you make your decisions legally actionable. #MOSTForm #HealthcarePlanning #AdvanceCarePlanning @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Your cultural beliefs, religious values, and personal priorities shape every medical decision. Advance care planning starts with understanding your values before talking treatments. #ValuesBasedCare #CulturalCare #SouthAsianElders #MedicalAdvice @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
CPR on TV looks gentle. Real CPR is intense — and can be traumatic for loved ones to witness. An advance care directive lets you decide what interventions you’d want long before a crisis. #CPRFacts #AdvanceDirective #EndOfLifeCare #fyp #AgingParents @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
it’s a tough conversation now, but advanced care planning means less stress, less confusion, and more peace of mind after they’re gone. #wills #advancedcareplanning #southasianphysicians @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
Here’s an important reminder: the pill protects against pregnancy, not infections. Only condoms and other barrier methods can reduce your risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We explain why combining methods is key to staying protected @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Let’s set the record straight: being on the pill won’t harm your fertility. 🙅♀️
Once you stop, your body quickly returns to its normal cycle.
We share the science to help you make confident choices about your reproductive health.
#FertilityFacts @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
“Plan B”: It’s an emergency pill that delays ovulation, giving you a second chance to prevent pregnancy — but timing matters! We explain how it works, when to take it, and how it differs from the regular birth control pill.
#MorningAfterPill @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Vasectomy is safe, quick, and over 99% effective — yet few men choose it. 🩺
We tackle the myths around masculinity, pain, explaining what really happens during the procedure.
#VasectomyAwareness #MenAndContraception #SouthAsianHealth #DoctorPodcast @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
A birth control shot is a convenient, low-maintenance option — just 1 injection every 3 months
But like some other methods, it has trade-offs: irregular bleeding, weight changes, and possible delay in fertility after stopping.
#InjectableContraception @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
The pill is safe for most — but not for everyone. 🚫 If you have high blood pressure, migraines with aura, a history of blood clots, or you smoke, it may not be the right option. We explain when to avoid it and what safer alternatives you. @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
The pill isn’t just about avoiding pregnancy.
It also helps with irregular periods, painful cramps, acne, & PCOS symptoms — conditions many South Asian women face.
Our doctors explain how the pill balances hormones and what benefits to keep in mind.
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The IUD — or intrauterine device — is a tiny, T-shaped device that sits in your uterus and prevents pregnancy for years. 💫 Copper IUDs release ions that stop sperm movement, while hormonal ones thicken cervical mucus and thin the uterine lining. @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Ever wondered what contraception really is — and how it actually works?
In this episode, we break down the basics:
🔹 What contraception means (and why it’s more than just “birth control”)
🔹 The different types available
🔹 How each method works to safely and effectively prevent pregnancy
A sad and avoidable result of easily researchable vaccine misinformation. #measles #mmr #vaccination
You’ve been a great asset to BC politics Richard, best of luck in whichever role you take on next which!
